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Car Forum / Antique and Collectibles / Studebaker / March 2006Artsy-Fartsy, Some Vicarious Stude Content, <But Mostly OT> <2 Pic Links>
Some of you will remember, some of you won't. Some of you will care, some of you won't. If you find this bothering you, please move on to the next post. This is not political, and doesn't bash anybody. There is no profanity or name calling involved. (I know this will disappoint some, thrill some, and others won't like it for some other reason or another.) It's simply one guy sharing his "follies" with some of his friends. I'm too lazy, and would not go through the trouble to make up a mailing list from the group of folks who I think might enjoy the "other side" of my hobby, to keep from offending some others. If that bothers you, why haven't you moved on to the next post yet? <G> If it intrigues you, read on, if you are finicky about "OT" stuff, now would be an excellent time to hit, "next post!" I have put considerable effort into this project, and want to share the outcome. Several years back, I started on a mission to make one of my parking meter collection items do something other than simply look old, and/or restored. I wanted to have it do something neat when I dropped a coin in it. I figured out a way to make an electrical connection, by using a micro switch within the timer. Once I reached that point, the project stalled, because I went back to work, somewhat more than full-time. But, since I have recently re-retired, I made another run at it. The lamp lights when a coin is inserted, and the knob is turned. When the "Time Expired" flag comes up, the lamp turns off. There is a 120V outlet on the back of it, and I have also installed a 12V power supply, so that I can run "other" lights 'n stuff off of it. I still need to add the lower lock and maybe some decals, but this is the jist of it. I haven't quite decided on a "theme" yet, I'm thinking of either a LE or Stude theme. (Sorry, Jeff, the CE podium may be relocated.) <G> I'll be the first to say it. Yep... it's true... I have too much time on my hands! (Pun intended.) Here are pics of the "project," almost done: http://www.davesplaceinc.com/sdcforum/59.jpg http://www.davesplaceinc.com/sdcforum/60.jpg Dave Lester Dave's Place Home of the Internationally Renowned Studebakers, 'Sheba and Goliath See pictures at www.davesplaceinc.com Way cool! I like them a lot Dave. Before you move the yellow pos model...unwrap it <lol> Jeff "Dave's Place" wrote.. > Some of you will remember, some of you won't. Some of you will care, some > of you won't. If you find this bothering you, please move on to the next [quoted text clipped - 51 lines] > Home of the Internationally Renowned Studebakers, 'Sheba and Goliath > See pictures at www.davesplaceinc.com >Before you move the yellow pos model...unwrap it <lol> Well, I have a tendecy to drop and lose things, so I like to keep 'em bundled. <G> Dave >Several years back, I started on a mission to make >one of my parking meter collection items do >something other than simply look old, and/or restored. "Oh, Lord, please don't let there be some "Parking Meter Purist" reading this." <G> Dave Now, a RED M5, that's class!!!  SignatureGary Ash Dartmouth MA '48 M5 '63 Wagonaire '65 Wagonaire www.studegarage.com >Now, a RED M5, that's class!!! Think of you every time I look at it, Gary. Kinda wondered when you were gonna put the Coors decals on yours. <G> Also, I think of Jeff when I look at the yellow one. BTW, I'm going to the doctor soon. I have some headaches I can't explain. -¿Ö Dave You're gonna be terrorising the nurses at the old cops home, yes??? <G> JT > Some of you will remember, some of you won't. Some of you will care, some > of you won't. If you find this bothering you, please move on to the next [quoted text clipped - 41 lines] > Home of the Internationally Renowned Studebakers, 'Sheba and Goliath > See pictures at www.davesplaceinc.com >You're gonna be terrorising the nurses at the old cops home, yes??? That's my plan! What's Her Face gets to decide the decor of the house, everything in the shop goes with me to the assisted living center! (If I want WHF to know I said that, I'll tell her.) Dave Gees, Dave, now you have me hankering for the "latest model" to replace the obsolete factory stock unit I bought from you a few years back. The wife would kill me...... Dave (The Other) > Some of you will remember, some of you won't. Some of you will care, some > of you won't. If you find this bothering you, please move on to the next [quoted text clipped - 51 lines] > Home of the Internationally Renowned Studebakers, 'Sheba and Goliath > See pictures at www.davesplaceinc.com > Gees, Dave, now you have me hankering for the "latest model" to replace the > obsolete factory stock unit I bought from you a few years back. The wife > would kill me...... You don't need to replace it... I can give you the list of Radio Shack parts you will need to update your unit. That, and an aluminum bridge to mount the micro switch to the timer, and you're good to go! <G> WHF said, "That's nice, I'm glad you like it, but don't get me one for Christmas." SignatureDave Lester Dave's Place Home of the Internationally Renowned Studebakers, 'Sheba and Goliath See pictures at www.davesplaceinc.com I like 'em! > Some of you will remember, some of you won't. Some of you will care, some > of you won't. If you find this bothering you, please move on to the next [quoted text clipped - 41 lines] > Home of the Internationally Renowned Studebakers, 'Sheba and Goliath > See pictures at www.davesplaceinc.com |
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